TV's 50-year anniversary
TV's 50-year anniversary
Bet you didn't know this, but a major television milestone was reached last week.
Glenn Conway
Warning issued over effluent spillage
Warning issued over effluent spillage
Dairy farmers, sharemilkers and truckies moving stock between farms during the upcoming Gypsy Day are being warned to keep roads safe and clean, or face prosecution.
Board backs parish on costs
Board backs parish on costs
A small Lawrence parish was given some divine intervention from the Lawrence-Tuapeka Community Board recently when it won support to have the cost of a long-standing resource consent halved.
Songwriting awards a chance to get noticed
Songwriting awards a chance to get noticed
Major players in the New Zealand country music industry are expected to converge on Gore next week to see what talent is on stage at the MLT Songwriting Awards.
Timing right for 'Fortune'
Timing right for 'Fortune'
New Zealanders had grown up in recent years, and were probably ready for a television programme like Outrageous Fortune, the lead actress of the series said yesterday.
New health deal details release near
New health deal details release near
More than a year after first striking a deal to build a health centre in Tapanui, the district's health body yesterday said it is close to revealing firm details on the future of West Otago health care.
Simple is best, says celebrity chef
Simple is best, says celebrity chef
He may have cooked fancy meals for the likes of Stevie Wonder, U2 and the England cricket team, but television chef Richard Till reckons the simplest meals are usually the best.
Farmers rescue 150 sheep stranded by flood
Farmers rescue 150 sheep stranded by flood
Farmers boarded boats yesterday to rescue 150 sheep, stranded by the flooded Clutha River at Barnego, near Balclutha.
Fire ruins Catlins inn quarters
Fire ruins Catlins inn quarters
The backdraft of an open fire is thought to have caused the fire which destroyed an accommodation wing behind the Catlins Inn, in Owaka, on Tuesday night.
English extends sympathy over closure of mill
English extends sympathy over closure of mill
The closure of Otautau's Brightwood sawmill was effectively out of the control of staff, Clutha-Southland MP Bill English said this week, but he also knew that would not make the news any easier to accept.
Saving money on meals
Saving money on meals
It is amazing how many meals you can feed a family with a kilogram of mince or sausage meat, a seminar in Balclutha heard this week.
Milburn could get another 200 beds
Milburn could get another 200 beds
Prisoner numbers at the Otago Corrections Facility (OCF) could almost double within months.
60 jobs lost as Southland mill closes
60 jobs lost as Southland mill closes
Sixty staff at a Southland sawmill will lose their jobs next month, with its United States owners blaming the worldwide recession and US monetary policy.
Mill loss adds to job woes
Mill loss adds to job woes
The closure of Brightwood sawmill is a tragedy for the mill's staff who live in an area already hit hard by another local industry closing, Southland District Council Mayor Frana Cardno says.
Mayor backs St John
Mayor backs St John
The Clutha branch of St John has a powerful patron to help in its campaign to recruit more volunteer ambulance officers.
Clutha's leaders kick up their heels
Clutha's leaders kick up their heels
Clutha's stars shone brightly on Saturday night as they tangoed, waltzed and line-danced their way into the hearts of a full house that officially launched the district's week for women in glitzy style.
Arrests follow Balclutha AOS call-out
Arrests follow Balclutha AOS call-out
Two men were arrested in central Balclutha yesterday after an hour-long armed offenders squad callout.
Cabin for camp lessee next month
Cabin for camp lessee next month
The managers of Balclutha's sole camping ground, who have been waiting more than two years for new accommodation, should have their new lodgings next month.
Bridges may close at night
Bridges may close at night
High river levels may lead to the night-time closure of the Waitaki River bridges at Kurow this weekend.
Move to spread free internet access
Move to spread free internet access
Lawrence may have made technology history by being the first New Zealand town to offer free internet and international phone calls to visitors but those behind the move are now keen to see other towns in Clutha do the same.